YEARLY HIGH
96.1503 COP
YEARLY LOW
80.3660 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.9121 COP

2018 MUR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 96.1503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 80.3660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7842 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.0392 to the December average rate of 93.8257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 96.1503 was up 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.2376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 480,751 COP
2017 Average 427,998 COP
Yearly Trough Low 401,830 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,921.20 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

94.9651
81.2928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 84.9871, compared to 88.8370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.9871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.0832 COP (High: 93.1961 / Low: 86.1129). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7323 COP (High: 85.5824 / Low: 82.8501).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.0832
July Spread (Stable) ±2.7323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.5519 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 93.8257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 88.4179), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4078 (+6.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 93.8257
2017 Avg (December) 88.4179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.6061 85.1273 87.0392
February 90.3376 86.0462 87.8543
March 87.7470 84.1265 85.9840
April 84.8658 80.3660 82.4322
May 84.6532 81.6809 83.0166
June 85.5285 81.5456 83.5963
July 85.5824 82.8501 83.6657
August 88.6290 83.5088 85.7886
September 90.2286 86.5977 88.3600
October 93.1961 86.1129 89.3367
November 94.3114 90.8577 92.0454
December 96.1503 91.3243 93.8257